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Work History
Education
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Recent Publications
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Michele Alouf

Writer, Editor
Glen Allen,VA

Summary

As an avid reader and published author of short stories, nonfiction, and poetry, I am passionate about contributing to the literary community to help it flourish. My education and work experience have provided me with the opportunity to refine my writing, editing, and interpersonal skills. My goal as an editor is to discover and showcase the highest quality work while encouraging all writers to grow and thrive.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Founder, Editor, and Writer

Story Street Writers/Story Street Review
03.2024 - Current

Responsible for writing and editing articles on the writing life and craft, co-hosting Striving Novelists, an online writing community with weekly Zoom meetings, coordinating website content, managing social media accounts, and judging quarterly flash fiction contests.

Content Coordinator and Writer

Best Version Media
02.2019 - 08.2021

Wrote feature articles, business profiles, and human-interest stories for a local monthly publication. Edited and proofread content. Worked with editors, writers, and photographers to deliver high-quality, informative, and entertaining content while meeting tight deadlines. Uploaded all content for publication and edited proofs.

Independent Yoga Instructor

Self
01.2015 - 05.2018

Planned and taught Vinyasa yoga classes. Created a specialized course that taught yoga philosophy from a biblical perspective.

Owner, Instructor

Traveling Yoga Sisters, LLC
01.2009 - 12.2014

Owned and operated a small yoga business. Taught multi-level Vinyasa flow classes to all age groups. Provided periodic community-service programs. Designed and maintained business website. Wrote advertising copy. Developed educational, training, and class materials.

Education

Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) - Creative Writing And Literature

Harvard University Extension Schoo
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Master of Education - Special Education

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia

Bachelor of Arts - English

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, Virginia

Skills

  • Creative Writer

  • Editing and Proofreading

  • Communication

  • Time Management

  • Team Building

  • Decision Making

  • MS Office Word Proficient

Recent Publications

Alouf, M. "Begin Again." Vestal Review, Issue 66, June 2025 (pending publication).

Alouf, M. "Ghosting." Gulf Stream Magazine, Vol. 36, 2025, https://gulfstreamlitmag.com/2025/05/03/ghosting/.

Alouf, M. "Ruthie." Bridge Eight, 2024, https://www.bridgeeight.com/ruthie/.

Alouf, M. "The One That Got Away." Drunk Monkeys, Issue 9.4, 2024. https://www.drunkmonkeys.us/2017-posts/2024/4/29/fiction-the-one-that-got-away-michele-alouf.

(Note: My articles on the writing life and craft can be found on Story Street Writers at https://storystreetwriters.com/author/michele/)

Timeline

Co-Founder, Editor, and Writer

Story Street Writers/Story Street Review
03.2024 - Current

Content Coordinator and Writer

Best Version Media
02.2019 - 08.2021

Independent Yoga Instructor

Self
01.2015 - 05.2018

Owner, Instructor

Traveling Yoga Sisters, LLC
01.2009 - 12.2014

Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) - Creative Writing And Literature

Harvard University Extension Schoo

Master of Education - Special Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Arts - English

Christopher Newport University
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